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Bihar police probe fresh harassment case at Banka tourist site
Authorities in Bihar have registered a case against six unidentified youths following the emergence of a video allegedly showing a minor girl being harassed at Mandar Parvat. The incident is the latest in a series of similar cases across the state.
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Police in Banka district have registered a first information report against six youths after a video surfaced online appearing to show a minor girl being harassed at the Mandar Parvat tourist site. According to initial investigations, the footage was recorded approximately six months ago at the popular destination.
The case comes amid a pattern of similar incidents reported across Bihar in recent months. Police in Samastipur and Muzaffarpur districts have previously registered cases and made multiple arrests related to public harassment incidents, raising concerns about safety at public spaces and tourist sites throughout the state.
Authorities have launched an investigation to identify the six youths shown in the video. The case highlights ongoing challenges in ensuring the safety of women and girls at public locations, particularly in areas that attract significant visitor footfall.